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Here we go, this is more like it. The new BMW 135is models based on the previous generation (but still in production) E82 and E88 1 Series. The 135is gets a sport tuned suspension, exclusive 18 inch wheels, and a 20 horsepower bump in horsepower for the N55 turbo inline 6 to 320 horsepower. It also gets trick new differential that although is not an LSD (limited slip) it will electronically brake to maintain power distribution to both wheels. This is exactly what an "is" mode should be and with a manual or dual clutch option we actually prefer this vehicle over the new M135i.

Looking over the specs of both cars it is difficult to understand why one gets an M badge plastered on it and why the other one does not. Simply confusing and BMW instead of diluting M should have done exactly what they did here. That being using the "is" moniker effectively and giving that designation more meaning like it once had instead of diluting M.

The only difference I see is 20hp, black mirrors and BMW preformance wheels. The rest looks just like the m-sport package they've always offered. Why did they go to bright chrome exhaust tips. Standard black chrome ftw!

Oh, ya, because they already introduced the new 1 there while we are still on the E82. So it's kind of a special edition to fill the 1M void as well as until BMW decides what it wants to do regarding the F20 and the USA.

Oh, ya, because they already introduced the new 1 there while we are still on the E82. So it's kind of a special edition to fill the 1M void as well as until BMW decides what it wants to do regarding the F20 and the USA.

It might be that we keep the E82 until the 2 series rolls out.

We'll we have the 335is and Z4 35is here, not sure the 135is will make it though (since it seems hard to sell and old body style)